Things They Don't Tell You To Pack

Hello to all my fellow counselors!

We all get those lists of things to pack for camp. However, they are typically geared towards campers, or don't really stress the right things. So this is a list of things that I found I needed throughout my first counselor summer.

Socks
You have not packed enough.

Alarm Clock
It is always nice to know what time it is in the cabin, and you shouldn't use your phone to wake yourself and your cabin up.

A Shower Tote
If you have ever lived in a college dorm, you know what I mean. Something that you can carry your toiletries to and from the showers. 

Oil Free Sunscreen
You are going to have to put it on your face several times every day, it should be good for your skin. 

More Socks
You think I''m joking. 

An Extra Stuffed Animal
To lend to homesick campers. 

Pictures From Home
They help keep away your own homesickness. Also, campers sometimes like to see them. 

A Digital Camera
To take pictures, and so you don't end up with a hundred disposable cameras. 

Shirt/Pair of Pants/Shoes That You Are OK Ruining
For obvious reasons

Markers/Paper
For writing cabin rules or decorating your cabin. 

Tape
To put up your cabin rules or decorations. 

No Really, More Socks
I mean it.

Shower Shoes
You so don't want to go in there with bare feet. 


Knee Socks/Suspenders/Other Random Weird Things
If your camp does themes, has a camp dance, or if you ever just like to be weird. 


Twin Size Mattress Pad
Makes your bunk bed ALOT more comfortable. 


Sunglasses
Life really sucks when you have to squint all summer.


A Zip-Up Hoodie
It just always seems to be better then a pullover. 


Water Bottle/Clip
You can connect it to your jeans, and it's way easier then carrying it around. 


Did I Say Socks?

You are amazing!
Samantha